Benefits of Unripe Bananas

1. Lower Sugar Content

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Since unripe bananas contain more starch, this means they have less sugar in them (which is usually why they don’t taste as sweet). This can be especially beneficial to people trying to avoid sugar, like someone with diabetes.

2. Higher Starch Keeps You Full Longer

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The starch in unripe bananas can make you feel full faster and keep you full longer. This makes them a great snack in between any meal. This can also help you burn more fat quickly.

2. Easier to Digest

3. Higher Antioxidant Levels

Antioxidants have various health benefits, including improved immunity, anti-aging effects, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Regardless of the stage of ripeness, bananas pack a ton of nutrients into one fruit. They are a great snack that maintain blood sugar levels and can keep your energy levels up all day long.

One last fun fact is that bananas have also been found to help with anxiety and depression. This is because bananas contain tryptophan which the body then converts to serotonin. These little fruits have great overall health benefits and are easy to include in your everyday diet. Eat them alone, in smoothies, with peanut butter, or in your cereal. They add a touch of sweetness and a whole bunch of other benefits.